Lawmakers Seek Action on Air Bags
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee pressed federal regulators to move faster to allow auto makers to install less forceful air bags, but a top regulator strongly defended the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s effort. The agency has recently put out two proposals for less-forceful air bags and another that would allow consumers to have the devices disconnected.
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